Guiding Questions: II Samuel 12

This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

  1. Why did Nathan begin his talk with King David with this parable?
  2. What is the nature of the punishment, “the sword shall never depart from your household”? Does it fit the crime?
  3. Notice David’s reaction to Nathan’s chastisement as opposed to Saul’s reaction after being accused by Samuel of not listening to God. (See I Samuel 15:20-21.)
  4. Why do you think the text states that “the Lord loved him (Solomon)” in II Samuel 12:24?
  5. Who is “Yedidya”? (II Samuel 12:25)

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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